Spanish word

jarra

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈxara/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjug

Example

Llena la jarra con agua.

Fill the jug with water.

Illustration for jarra (jug)

More examples

Pon la jarra en la mesa.

Put the jug on the table.

Core concept

Handled pitcher with a wide mouth for pouring drinks at the table.

Common phrases

  • jarra de agua

    water jug

  • jarra de cerveza

    beer pitcher

  • llenar la jarra

    fill the jug

Similar words

vaso: Simple open vessel for drinking directly from the rim, typically for cold drinks.
botella: Long-necked container with a closable top for sealing and carrying liquids.
taza: Small cup with a handle intended for hot drinks like coffee or tea.
jarro: Oversized pitcher-style container with a handle and spout for serving large quantities.

Definition in Spanish

Recipiente para líquidos, típicamente provisto de asa y abertura ancha, con capacidad para varias porciones y destinado a servir en la mesa.

Word origin

The word comes from medieval Iberian Romance jarra, attested in late medieval Spanish and likely influenced by neighboring Old French and Arabic terms for large containers.

Usage tips

  • A common false friend for English speakers is jar; jarra usually means a pourable, handled vessel for sharing drinks (for example sangría or beer) rather than a sealed storage jar.

Related words

  • jarrónvasenoun
  • jarritasmall jugnoun

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